Job Description

Coord,Graduate Programs

Requisition IDreq29361
Working TitleCoord,Graduate Programs
Position Grade10
Position Summary

This position works closely with the Department Administrator, the Graduate Program Director, and the Undergraduate Program Director to complete day-to-day programmatic tasks related to student academic success. These tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

· Support the implementation of the PhD program offered collaboratively with New Mexico State University

· Conduct in-person and internet-based student outreach and recruitment, including maintenance of websites

· Maintain correspondence with prospective graduate students

· Assist graduate students, faculty, and other staff persons in navigating administrative systems, policies, and procedures leading to degree completion

· Assist faculty and graduate students in establishing contracts and meeting requirements for graduate assistantships

· Track degree progress for graduate students; compile student data for departmental research and reporting purposes

· Schedule and plan student recruitment, orientation, and graduation events

This position will also provide backup and support to the Department Administrator. These duties may include:

· Purchasing and related processes

· Providing customer service to the public, students, faculty, and other staff who contact the department

· Scheduling rooms and A/V needs for departmental meetings

· Issuing keycards

· Course scheduling

· Submitting requests for IT and facilities support; supervise student assistants

· Attending meetings

This position has working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This position requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate as a member of a small team that serves a wide range of internal and external constituents.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in higher education working with faculty, students, staff, and members of the general public

Experience in web design and upkeep of websites

Experience with administrative record-keeping within computer applications and with printed materials

Experience designing printed materials suitable for student recruitment and public outreach

Ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines

Ability to analyze and solve problems independently

Ability to plan, organize, and facilitate special events

Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success

Additional Requirements
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentGeography (860B)
Employment TypeStaff
Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time
Term End Date
StatusNon-Exempt
PayHourly: $18.26 - $24.81 DOE
Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB StatementAs a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check RequiredYes
For Best Consideration Date6/3/2024
Eligible for Remote WorkNo
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please provide a position-specific cover letter and a current resume/application. The cover letter should specifically summarize past work experience that fulfills this position's requirement of having 3 years of directly related experience managing at least one of the following functional areas: academic program administration, student recruitment and support, and/or educational record-keeping.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.





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